Mexican Mole Poblano Inspired Chili Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 1hr35 mins

Total: 1hr50 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Mexican Mole Poblano Inspired Chili Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 ½ cups chopped onions

1 cup chopped green pepper

1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies

8 large garlic cloves

chopped

3 pounds cubed beef stew meat

5 tablespoons chili powder

2 tablespoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons dried basil

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 bay leaf

1 cinnamon stick

1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes in puree

1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth

1 (12 fluid ounce) bottle dark beer

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

1 (15 ounce) can chili beans

2 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate

chopped

salt and pepper

to taste

Soup, Stew and Chili

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Stir in onions green peppers green chilies and garlic. Cook and stir until onions are soft and translucent about 8 minutes. Add the stew meat to the pot cook until well browned about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Stir the chili power cumin basil cayenne pepper crushed red pepper oregano thyme bay leaf and cinnamon stick into the pot. Cook and stir until spices are aromatic about 2 minutes.

Step 3

Pour the crushed tomatoes beef broth and beer into the pot; stir in the tomato paste. Bring chili to a simmer and cook until beef is very tender and the liquids have thickened about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Step 4

Mix the chili beans and chocolate into the chili. Simmer until the chocolate has melted and the chili is hot 5 minutes. Remove cinnamon stick and bay leaf. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information

Mexican Mole Poblano Inspired Chili Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 375.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 24.2g 48%

Carbohydrates: 24.7g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 6.3g 25%

Sugars: 6.8g

Fat: 20.7g 32%

Saturated Fat: 7.6g 38%

Cholesterol: 63mg 21%

Vitamin A Iu: 2066.5IU 41%

Niacin Equivalents: 7mg 54%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 39%

Vitamin C: 31.8mg 53%

Folate: 27.3mcg 7%

Calcium: 91.5mg 9%

Iron: 5.3mg 30%

Magnesium: 52.5mg 19%

Potassium: 908mg 25%

Sodium: 659.7mg 26%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 17%

Calories From Fat: 186.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.